I had the gastric sleeve done 4-11-14. I've lost over 100lbs. I started getting severe yeast infections and chaffing under my stomach so my surgeon suggested getting a fleur de lis panniculictomy. I had it done on Friday the 8th. So far it's going well. I can't wait till the swelling goes down and I can see the results! Updated on 11 Apr 2016: Hope these help
Had the surgery. It went well but about 16 hours after, I suffered a hematoma. Very scarey!!! Reopened my right breast at 2am emergency surgery. Unfortunately Dr. Yetman did not answer or return a call to the hospital. Dr. djohan performed my emergency surgery. I think incision still looks ok but a little early to be certain.
I received my implants april 10, it is now 3 days post op. Very little pain, although they are still quite high and swollen. So far, I love them!! Was a 34a Pre-op. Amazingly almost all of my clothes still fit, just better. I am very happy I went through with the procedure and only wish id done it sooner!Updated on 18 Apr 2015: I think they are settling in a little more. I am moving and just started a new job, so I haven't been as gentle with them as I should have been. But I have been on Tylenol during day since day 3, and prescribed meds (perocet and Valium) only at night. They help me sleep on my back as I have always been a side sleeper. I have my follow up on Monday and wil update then, but I think my recovery has been surprisingly smooth. I'm actually working out too... Only legs and biceps with 5#, but still.Updated on 22 Apr 2015: I am now 13 days post-op and the swelling has gone down. Now, I am thinking I could have gone larger, as is my boyfriend, LOL. They can easily be "dressed down" for work, and I imagine they could be "dressed up" as well with the right bra! However, I am still wearing the comfy bras the doctor provided. I tried one of my own sports bras and it was definitely not the same! Also, I was wrong to try to lift and move small things during my move - I paid for it the next day! I am back to taking it easy and following my doctor's orders.
I wasn't concerned at all getting breast implants..Dr randall yetman was an awesome dr straight forward ..he did a great job on my implants I love them..after 3 days on the couch I was ready to hit the mall ..feeling great thank you! ...it was an great experience all the office staff was very friendly I felt very comfortable .and day of my surgery they got me in right away was done made me feel safe and at ease before I knew it I was on my way home..
Dr. Yetman did a great job on reconstructing my breasts after a double mastectomy. I'm not sure where the remarks about his bedside manner are coming from. He was brief, quietly confident, professional. I wasn't expecting nor would want someone overly personal or talkative, just wanted and got someone focused on his work and the outcome which was better than expected. He also worked with my breast surgeon to coordinate my double mastectomy on a day he normally doesn't operate. I haven't had the nipple surgery yet though I hear it is highly successful. I'm content for now with putting my breast cancer experience behind me and not thinking or worrying about my breasts for the time being. Despite the surgeon removing much more from the left side (where the cancer was, but that is fine since she got clear margins) Dr. Yetman was able to get me almost back to even (looks even in blouse or bra, I'd say 90% when bare). I also probably stopped a little short on my expansion than I should have, just because the expansion process was taking longer than expected (this was my choice, I refused to fill a lot each time as I was done with pain and discomfort after neoadjunct chemo) and I just wanted the exchange surgery done before the holidays so the timing was my call. If and when I need my implants exchanged in the future, I hope Dr. Yetman is still practicing in order to request him again.
Im am almost 5'7'' and 135lbs. I have always been athletic and not very curvy. My natural cup size is about a 34 AA and they were pretty uneven. I wore padded bras everywhere and even in my bathing suit. It bothered me more and more as i got to my mid 20's and saw girls much younger than me with full breasts and i noticed myself becoming jealous of them. I have always thought about getting implants and at 25 i finally decided to do it. I want to be able to wake up in the morning and not have to worry about wearing 2 bras to fill out my shirt. The implant size I decided to go with is 375cc with will hopefully make me a C cup. It has been four days after my surgery so all the swelling hasn't gone down and the implants haven't dropped. The only thing that i am a little worried about is that on day 2 post op i dropped something off my bed and i went to reach for it and ended up putting weight on my left arm.... it hurt for a minute but then went away. The swelling on both breasts are still equal.... The only difference is the left side under the armpit is slightly yellow... i have been icing it on and off. Updated on 3 Mar 2013: so i am no longer worried about the possible bruising on my left breast. I've decided that im going to go of pain meds tomorrow and go back to work. My breasts are feeling a tiny bit softer, but they are still pretty high and far apart Updated on 10 Mar 2013: It has almost been 2 weeks after my surgery. Everything has Been healing really well so far. I'm noticing that as I heal there is a slight unevenness with my breasts. But they started out pretty uneven so I was already told by my docter that they won't be perfectly semetrical. I'm just doing my massages and hoping that they stay relatively even.
Well, gosh. I have never had "normal" breasts... I remember the first MOMENT that I noticed they were different. I was in seventh grade; My first encounter with a junior high school gym locker room. Everyone's boobs were thrust out into the world whether they liked it or not because only the nerds changed in the bathroom stalls. I cried to my mother about it for two years. When I was fourteen I told my family practitioner there was something wrong with my breasts. He didn't think there was anything glaring out of the ordinary, said that I was too young to worry about it and that they weren't finished growing. I was examined by a number of doctors over the next couple of years (GPs, gynaecologists, endocrinologists). No one found anything "wrong" with me. They all asked similar questions and gave me vague answers. No one said it, but I know they were all thinking similar things: "Poor girl just has ugly boobies". My first visit with a plastic surgeon was at the Cleveland Clinic when I was 17. This was the first time anyone identified my breasts as tuberous. The surgeon that I met with told me that despite my age, corrective surgery was an option. We sent away my info to our insurance company at the time and my claim was denied. I let the issue drop. I had a lot of shame and guilt and the expense on top of everything else was something I was not willing to ask my parents to shoulder. Fast forward to New Years' day 2013. I am 23 years old, still in school and still living at home. I am 5'1, I weigh around 125 pounds and my bra size at Aerie is 34DD(my left breast is considerably smaller with zero lower pole fullness). My mom got a job at CCF a few months ago and our insurance rolled over on the first of the year. I came home from a NYE party and my parents sat me down for a "serious family conference". I had no idea what we were even talking about until I was crying like a baby across the couch from them. My dad told me it was time for a big change and that they had moved money around I was having corrective surgery this spring no matter what! Mom and I were on the phone scheduling consultations with plastic surgeons the next day! I started my search at the Clinic because, although it wasn't my number one priority to have insurance cover it, I knew that if I could find a surgeon at CCF I have a good shot at getting my hospital expenses covered (their stellar reputation attracted me as well!). I also knew that at least a portion of my surgery was going to be reconstructive in nature and I wanted a PS with reconstructive experience. I picked three surgeons at the Main Campus and had appointments three days in a row at the end of January. Rapid fire! I picked my PS (Dr. Randall Yetman, who came highly recommended by the other surgeons I met with and a number of my mom's co workers who have had BAs or know people who have had them with him) and his office sent out pictures and info to insurance from my most recent visit AND they even dug up old photos from my visit when I was 17! Dr. Yetman outlined a two step plan for correcting my breasts. I have pretty sizable asymmetry and significant constriction to my right side. He says my best bet for getting as close to symmetrical as possible is to have an equal implant:tissue ratio, so my first surgery will consist of a reduction to my left side and inserting tissue expanders bilaterally. My second procedure will be a few months later to remove the expanders and.... drum roll.... Insert my implants!! I need a lift and areolar reduction as well, but he said he would determine when later. I waited until yesterday to hear back, but I just couldn't wait any longer. I called the office to see what was up with insurance, fully expecting to get the old "We'll call you when we know" thing, but the secretary surprised me saying she just saw my paper work. I was on hold for 30 seconds, which seemed like an hour, and she was back on the phone. "Good news! Insurance approved the first step of your procedure!" WHAT!? I started crying. I didn't get a real quote yet, but I am positive my surgery would have been through the roof expensive. She put me through to scheduling to pick my date and my pre op. Turns out my PS had a cancellation next Tuesday (the 26th)!! My pre op is tomorrow (today!) and I am so giddy and nervy, I don't even know what to think! Updates to come this afternoon, but I really wanted to share with yall because I am just overwhelmed that this is finally happening! Oh, and if you'd like to see my previous post from before my consult it is here!: http://www.realself.com/question/cleveland-tuberous-breast-reconstructionsuggestions-corrective-surgery Updated on 23 Feb 2013: Woke up yesterday morning with a sniffle! I'm so upset about it... Today I have a full-on cold. No sore throat or fever so I'm loading up on netflix, fluids and Mucinex and praying that I won't have to push my surgery back! Updated on 25 Feb 2013: Called in to the scheduling center, my surgery is set for 12:30 tomorrow and my cold is clearing up for the most part! I wish my time was earlier so I wouldn't have all morning to freak myself out! Updated on 26 Feb 2013: Okay, so I know a lot of people "can't sleep" when they're very anxious/nervous/excited, but I have always been of the habit of practically knocking myself unconscious with my nerves. (I will admit I couldn't fall asleep right when I wanted to yesterday, but...)I slept WAY in this morning!! Just a little while off from zero hour! Nervous. Nervous. Nervous! Updated on 27 Feb 2013: One down!... I am admittedly very, very uncomfortable. Back's sore, chest is sore, everything hurts!! My sister and mom have been taking shifts sitting/sleeping! in my room since I can't sit up on my own... I can't really do anything on my own right now! I called my doc and he upped my meds a little bit this morning so I'm considerably more calm than yesterday. My RN wants me to shower tonight, so possible pics to come! Updated on 28 Feb 2013: It has been a rough 24 hours. Meds are changing AGAIN, nausea is constant andI spiked a fever last night... No bueno. I have been walking, deep breathing and coughing every hour, so I'm hoping to see some improvement soon!! My incisions are clean and ooze-free so I suppose that would be my teensy spark of good fortune.[= Updated on 2 Mar 2013: Day four! Thankfully, muscle spasms are subsiding and becoming less and less frequent and the tightness in my chest is loosening a bit. But I STILL can't sit up on my own and coughing is a horrible chore. Oh, and for whatever reason I get the hiccups every two hours or so... Torture!!! Lol I can't help but laugh about it. Can't wait for all this to be behind me [= my first post op visit with my PS is on Monday! Updated on 6 Mar 2013: Eight days post-op today!!! I slept on both sides (propped up and hugging pillows) for the first time last night! My back has been killing me because I have bad posture, being a tummy sleeper. But I am now only taking Valium and an OCCASIONAL pain killer before bed, but it's been Tylenol for two days. I'm still having discomfort but nothing compared to even this weekend! I saw Dr Yetman on Monday and he said I'm coming along and I can start resuming normal activities soon and I should begin massage exercises... Massage sounds great, "normal" activities are gonna be another story though, I think. I can't unscrew the cap on my freakin toothpaste sometimes!!! Hahaha. My incisions have zero discharge and the tissue around the expanders is softening up... I just feel so blessed I haven't run into any bad complications. My first fill is March 18th!!! Can't wait! Updated on 22 May 2013: It's been three months since d-day and I gotta tell ya, my boobies are looking better than ever... They're not finished! But they are so vastly improved that it's hard to believe that they were ever abnormal... Or that they ARE STILL abnormal! Haha. My scars are dark, but my nurse says the most improvement in the scars' appearance will happen between 3 and 6 months post op. I would love some input on how y'all have been handling your scars! I will post a pic of the worst one tomorrow! Updated on 10 Jun 2014: So, as titled, this post is just to give a little insight(haha!) to how very far my surgeon has brought me! These photos were taken the morning of my step two surgery, which I had on May 16... Three weeks ago! Updated on 10 Jun 2014: Drumroll!... And here is what my girls look like today! Doc says I can have additional revisions if needed but everything is settling and changing by the day. My right nipple is still a bit lower than the left, but it is such a tug of war of emotion for me looking at myself in comparison to the beginning of last year. Such an incredible improvement. My doctor is an artist, and an engineer, and a mad scientist, and a genius. Anyway, stats: currently 34dd-ddd, implants are bilateral sub muscular 150 cc mentor moderate profile. This second procedure included bilateral removal of my tissue expanders, placement of implants, reduction to my left breast and a lift and areolar reduction to my right.
From a book "America's Top Doctors" Dr. Yetman is a pleasant,somewhat shy gentleman! He is an amazing doctor! I found him in the book 'America's Top Doctors' due to the fact that a doctor at Vanderbilt 'messed' me up so badly I needed an emergency operation because my reconstructed implants that were put in just 4 months prior were ready to extrude. Dr. Yetman had to fix another doctors mistakes... Dr. Yetman definitely worked his miracle on me 4 yrs ago and he said I am finally ready to undergo my last procedure in Nov of this year!! This is a day we both never thought would happen...another miracle that my tissue thickened up enough to be finished!! Don't hesitate on this doctor...run to him!! ~smile~
Hi- I am a 37 year old DDD going to be a small C. This is my third time attempting to get a breast reduction. The first time I was 21. I made the initial appointment, was approved by insurance and freaked out about the drainage tubes so never went through with it. The second time was when I was about 30. Same situation. Was approved, but that time I decided I wanted to lose 10lbs before doing it...never did it. So here I am at #3. I'm ready. My cousin has had a breast reduction, several friends have, and even my 70 year old grandma has!!! It's time for me. I've already been approved by the insurance. Next step is my physical and counselling. This will take place on October 2nd. So why now? In 2003 I decided to run the NYC Marathon. I have always hated running and I never ever did it for exercise. But seeing all of the people run the marathon inspired me. 2005 I did it. With a whole lot of pain!!! Finding a sports bra that not only fit but was supportive was next to impossible. Eventually, I found the Enell. It did the job. However, it squeezed me so hard that it was super hard to breathe. Also, it rubbed against my body and would always leave me with cuts. OUCH!!!! Anyway, after I ran the marathon I never ran again. Move forward to a few months ago. I decided I wanted to challenge myself again. This time doing an obstacle course called the Tough Mudder. There is no way I will be able to do the course with these big girls. So in addition to losing the back pain, the neck pain, the big shirts, the big bras, etc.... I'll be losing the one obstacle that has always prevented me from challenging myself physically. I am super excited about this. I realize there will be ups and downs - physically & emotionally but the rewards in the end will be worth it. I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you.Updated on 2 Oct 2012:So I had my pre-screening/physical today. It was very easy and only lasted 45 minutes. When I got to the office, they gave me a tablet and had me answer about 50 questions regarding my health and family health history. After that I saw a nurse who weighed me, took my blood pressure and temperature. Then I saw the doctor (not the doctor that's going to do the surgery) She pretty much asked the same questions that I had already answered regarding my health history. Then she listened to me breathe, listened to my heart and asked if I had any questions. After that she said I'm considered low risk and that I'm all set for surgery. She gave me about 3 pages of items that I can not do 3 weeks prior to the surgery. I'm not on any meds but i do take a multivitamin everyday and because of the vitamin E I need to stop taking it until after surgery. Finally, I met with a guy who went over my insurance info. And that was it. I do have a question and maybe someone here can help me. What is the average price for surgery? My insurance will be covering 80%. This means I am responsible for 20% of the cost. I have spoken with several financial counsellors at the hospital and none of them can give me an answer. They all say that it varies and I will not know how much I owe until after the surgery. I just want to make sure I have the funds to cover my part and that it doesn't put me in to debt....Updated on 29 Oct 2012:So I have 4 more days!!! I'm really worried. I have been fighting a cold for 2.5 weeks now and it does not seem to be getting better. I've decided that if I am not better by Wednesday I will reschedule the surgery. I have a feeling that I really won't have a choice because they are not going to put me under anesthesia if I'm unable to breath through my nose. I just want to get it done already. It feels like I've been waiting forever!!!Updated on 17 Nov 2012:Well It's been a while!! I had to reschedule my surgery from Nov 2 to Nov 13 because I had a sinus infection. That was a bummer but It could've been worse. Anyway, On the 13th I went in at 6:30 AM!!! I was the first surgery of the day. Basically, I got undressed and sat in a bed while several nurses came over to me and asked the same questions...my name, birthday, why i was there, any health problems, etc.... My surgeon finally came over, marked me up and I was off to the operating room. The anestisiologist told me to lay down, put a mask on my face and the next thing I remember is waking up in the recovery room. The surgery took about 2.5 hrs. I remember looking under my gown but couldn't see anything because I was wrapped up in an ace bandage. The pain wasn't bad at all. I was extremely nausious which could have been from the pain meds or the anestisia. After a while they took me to my room. I was pretty nausious the whole night and I did not sleep well because I needed to be on my back and elevated at a 30 degree angle. In the morning, the doctor came, took off my ace bandage and said I looked good. The nausea was gone and my boobs looked great. Even swollen and bruised!!! I was given a sports bra that buttoned in front and was discharged by noon. I didn't fill my pain med presription because the nausea I got from them was worse than the pain so I've been taking Tylenol and it's been working just fine. Honestly, I don't think i even need that. I had drain tubes hanging from me which were uncomfortable and annoying. Forunately, I wasn't draining much and on day 3 post op, I went back to the doctor to have them removed. It took all of 10 minutes. Last night was the first night I had a decent sleep. As of now, I'm pretty much done with everything. I don't have to go back for any follow ups because my stiches will go away themselves. This is the best decision I ever made (regarding my body) and I am so happy right now. If anyone is reading this and is questioning whether or not to have the surgery, I say go for it. You will not be disappointed. And if you get queezy thinking about tubes or bruising, etc. Don't. I put off this surgery for years because the tubes freaked me out. They aren't that bad at all. I'll be posting pictures soon.
Finally at 37 I decided to go ahead with the breast reduction I always wanted. They were always very large but only grew bigger during and after the birth of my twins. I've dreamed of being a C cup, and my Dr said he could give me a med to large C. Now I'm 8 days post op and am nervous about the results. I was a 40DDD and had almost 4lbs removed. At first I was in a lot of pain but was happy with my small yet somewhat deformed size, optimistic that they would gain a nice shape in time. But the swelling has been increasing dramatically, which is so disheartening after being smaller for a few days, and they are still quite sore. My Dr says everything is fine and that the swelling should go down within a few months, but I'm still nervous because I didn't have any drains or a lot of drainage, and I'm scared there is fluid trapped in there that could become infected even though I took antibiotics and have no obvious signs of infection at this point. I know it takes months to see the real results but could still use some reassurance that I will shrink down again and begin to feel better.
